Highland Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Churchill Downs
Find more than mint juleps to enjoy at this iconic racetrack, best known as the annual host of the Kentucky Derby.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Slugger Museum
Baseball is part of the American fabric. See where one important tool for this sport is produced in the factory that makes ball games possible.
Louisville Zoo
A zoo visit promotes respect for animals and their well-being. Share a day with family at this city zoo with its abundance of species and activity areas.
Louisville Mega Cavern
An old quarry is now an underground attraction beneath the city. Explore this area that will fascinate all visitors with its uniqueness.
Activities
Louisville: 3-Hour Food and History Tour of NuLu District
General Admission Ticket to Frazier History Museum
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Old Louisville Ghost Tour as Recommended by The New York Times @ 4th and Ormsby
Lace, Lunacy, and Loss: Louisville Ghost Tours
The Best of Old Louisville: 60-Minute PRIVATE Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Highland Park Hotel Deals
Studio 6 Suites Louisville, KY – Airport/Expo Center
"Parking wasn’t the best and they only had one handicap parking space upfront, and someone who wasn't handicap parked in it. Everything else was great"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport
"We would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
"I arrived late and tired, but the receptionist Summer was amazing and helped me out. The hotel was high quality, although I expected the bar / restaurant to be open later."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"Friendlier staff at Starbucks. Maybe bigger selection of grab and go items there as well"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Louisville North
"Old hotel not updated in awhile"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Derby City Gaming & Hotel - A Churchill Downs Property
"Nice place. Easy to get to. Rooms are great. We had a King Suite, loved the additional space. No complaints and we would return. The casino is slot machines only - entertainment. Non smoking floor with a smoking area completely separate. No frills - just a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Fairgrounds
While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
University
If you're spending some time in University, Speed Art Museum and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Du Pont Manual Stadium and Ulmer Stadium.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Conrad-Caldwell House Museum and Broadway Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Louisville
Old Louisville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Ohio River Valley and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum while in the area.
